Search Coal County Criminal History

Coal County criminal history records are managed by the court clerk in Coalgate, the county seat. This is a small rural county in southeastern Oklahoma with a population of about 5,266 as of the 2020 census. The courthouse at 4 N. Main St. handles all criminal case files for the county. Despite its small size, you can still search Coal County criminal cases online through OSCN and ODCR at no cost. The OSBI CHIRP portal also covers Coal County for statewide criminal history checks. Whether you need to pull up a specific case or look at a person's full record, you have options for both in-person and online searches.

Coal County Court Clerk Office

The Coal County Court Clerk holds all criminal case files for the district court. The office is at 4 N. Main St., Coalgate, OK 74538. You can call them at (580) 927-2281. Hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, and court records going back to 1907 when the county was formed at Oklahoma statehood. Criminal records include felony cases, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and other case types filed in Coal County District Court.

If you need copies, the standard rate is $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certified copies cost an additional $0.50 per document. You can make requests in person during business hours or send a written request by mail. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your mail request. In-person inspection of records is free under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.1. You do not need to explain why you want to see the records.

The County Clerk is a separate office from the court clerk. County Clerk Eugina Loudermilk's office is at 1 N. Main, Coalgate, OK 74538, and can be reached at (580) 927-2103. That office handles land records. For criminal case files, go to the court clerk.

Search Coal County Criminal Cases Online

You can search Coal County criminal cases for free on the Oklahoma State Courts Network. Pick Coal County from the drop-down menu and enter the person's name in Last, First format. Use the case type filter to narrow results. CF means Criminal Felony. CM means Criminal Misdemeanor. OSCN shows docket entries, hearing dates, party names, and case status. Records go back to the mid-1990s for most counties. The system is free and available around the clock.

On Demand Court Records covers Coal County as well. ODCR provides free basic search results and paid access to detailed documents. The court code for Coal County on ODCR is 015. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. ODCR updates close to real time, so recent filings show up quick. Some features cost extra but the basic search is free.

The OSBI CHIRP portal runs statewide criminal history checks that would include any Coal County arrests where fingerprints were taken. A name search costs $15.00. You need the person's name and date of birth. CHIRP searches the OSBI fingerprint database, which covers serious misdemeanors and felonies. Add the Sex Offender Registry for $2.00 and the Violent Offender Registry for $2.00. There is a $1.00 online fee per transaction.

Coal County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Coal County Sheriff's Office is at 3 N. Main St., Coalgate, OK 74538. Call (580) 927-2121 for questions about arrests, warrants, or jail information. The Coal County Jail is a 16-bed facility. It processes about 320 offenders each year. That is a small number compared to larger counties but it still means regular activity.

Visitation hours at the Coal County Jail are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekends. Weekday visits run from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All inmate mail must include the sender's full name and return address. Inmates can receive pre-metered postcards and envelopes. Bail payments are accepted by cash, credit, or money order.

The OSCN system provides free access to Coal County court docket records including criminal cases filed in the district court.

For records that are not online, contact the court clerk or sheriff's office directly during business hours.

Coal County Criminal Record Fees

Fees for Coal County criminal history records follow state guidelines with some local variations. Court clerk copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per page after. Certification is $0.50. The OSBI name-based search through CHIRP is $15.00. A fingerprint-based search costs $19.00 and must be done through OSBI directly. Sheriff's office arrest reports typically run $5.00 to $25.00 depending on the type of report.

In-person inspection at the courthouse is free. You only pay when you need copies made. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, copy fees cannot go over 25 cents per page for standard documents. Certified copies are capped at one dollar per page. The court clerk may charge a search fee of $10 to $25 per hour for extensive requests that take a lot of staff time.

Coal County Public Records

The OKCountyRecords system includes Coal County for land records searches. Indexed data is available from January 1999, with scanned images from July 1982. While this is a land records tool, the same courthouse complex handles criminal case files through the court clerk office.

E-recording for Coal County is available through Simplifile and ePN for property documents.

Coal County was formed at statehood from the former Shappaway County of the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation. Court records date back to 1907. The courthouse at 4 N. Main Street in Coalgate serves as the central hub for all county government services. The emergency manager can be reached at (580) 258-0603 and the local emergency line is (580) 927-2121.

Coal County Offender and Registry Search

The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup shows anyone under state supervision. That covers state prison inmates, people in community corrections, and those on probation or parole. It is free and runs all day, every day. If someone from Coal County was sent to state prison, you can find their status here. The DOC is at 3400 N. Martin Luther King Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73111.

Check the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry to find registered sex offenders in Coal County. Search by name or by county. This registry runs under Title 57 O.S. Sections 581-590.2. The Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registry tracks people convicted of murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes per Title 57 O.S. Sections 591-599. Both are free.

Criminal History Legal Help in Coal County

Oklahoma's expungement laws under Title 22 O.S. Section 18 let you seal certain criminal records. A full expungement removes the record from both the court file and the OSBI database. Section 991c covers deferred sentences. Filing fees run $100 to $300 in most counties. OSBI charges a separate $150 processing fee. Violent felonies under Title 57 O.S. Section 571 are not eligible.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free civil legal help for people who qualify. Call (888) 534-5243. They can help with expungement cases. You can also apply at oklaw.org. Legal Aid does not handle criminal defense but they are a good resource for record sealing.

Nearby Counties

Coal County sits in southeastern Oklahoma. For records from surrounding counties, check these pages: